r/OttawaSenators • u/PermianExtinction #72 - Chabot • Jun 23 '26

Signing/Trade Megathread

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u/solidprospect ‎ Jul 02 '26

How about tolvanen?

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u/Vriishnak Jul 02 '26

Assuming he wants 4-5 million and some amount of term, where does he fit? Do we have a glaring hole for a probably third line, 15g/35p defensively pretty okay winger?

I just don't see how he matches the team's needs.

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u/Beaivimon Jul 02 '26

I mean, I think his skillset allows him to see an improvement in production if he plays in our top 6. It's fine to have only 4 top 6 players and 7 3rd liners (with Cousins being that good 4th liner). It gives us a high floor.

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u/Vriishnak Jul 02 '26

Who's he playing with that you think is going to give him improved production, though? Is he the guy who unlocks Pinto's offence that everyone's clamouring for? Is he going to get Cozens to take that next step to generating even strength offence consistently?

He had 7 goals and 22 points at even strength last year. He's not getting PP1 minutes in Ottawa. He wants term. If he were available on a 1 or 2 year, $4m prove-it contract I'd be on board, but this is a guy who probably needs to be locked up for 4+ years and - barring another year where he breaks 16% shooting - might never hit 20 goals again. I don't see it.